Author: Michael Leafer

The winter season can be a hassle for many homeowners in terms of maintenance. With heating systems being used regularly and frigid temperatures posing the threat of freezing your pipes, this time of year can be a financial burden. However, the effects of Mother Nature are not the only concerns that come with winter. Home burglary rates are said… Read more →

We hear it all the time. Emails from LinkedIn and Facebook ask us to change our passwords. When we login to site, we’re prompted to change the credentials when we login into our email accounts. And yet, security breaches happen all the time, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to attack. Yahoo has the been the latest online platform… Read more →

In recent years, security has been a topic of interest and research. How do we keep our homes safe? What can we do to tighten security at schools? While there are no clear cut solutions that offer air-tight security, we have been able to create structures that prioritize safety. Whether this means adopting additional intruder drills at schools or… Read more →

There are endless amounts of accidents that can occur in your home, but nearly all of them are preventable with simple home safety measures. Taking steps to ensure your home is accident proof is particularly important if you have young children in the house. Children often get into trouble when playing with simple household appliances and features that adults wouldn’t… Read more →

Today, security is a top issue for any school administrator. Whether you’re in charge of a preschool or a large university, the safety of your students is of the utmost concern. It’s no secret that for years, schools have been the target of violent acts. What are a few ways that schools are buckling down to prevent and handle… Read more →

While home security remains a top concern for many people, today we grapple with a new urgency: keeping our online information safe. Just this week, Dropbox announced a massive security breach. Millions of users names, email addresses, and personal information has been accessed by hackers. If you haven’t taken the time to change your password, do so now! How… Read more →

The summer season continues to invite us to take long trips or weekend getaways with our families and friends. While some of these vacations may be on the calendar for months, giving us ample time to prepare for our departure, there’s always a few events that pop up and ask us to drop what we’ve got, pack the car, and… Read more →

Question: Could your home might be broken into one day while you’re at work, or perhaps at night when you and your family is asleep? The answer will depend on the level of security you install. Here are a few statistics that summarize when a home is most likely to be burglarized. And, rest assured, I’ve included a few tips… Read more →

Living in a city has many perks. You’ll be close to your job, close to restaurants and entertainment, and there’s always something going on. But what about a downside? With so many people living close together, urban areas experience a higher incident of crime. Because of this concentration of people, a burglary is significantly more likely to occur in… Read more →

Education stands as one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe. While any parent can speak of the stress when leaving older children at home unattended, there are strategies you can employ–and educate–to your kids. These tips will help you model a responsible mindset to your children. Model and Practice Confidence There’s no… Read more →